The Mat-Su Borough has restricted traffic on certain Borough roads during the freeze-thaw season for many years. And the Borough received many reports every year about overweight trucks disregarding the … Assembly Continues Discussion About Heavy Trucks on Weight-Restricted Roads

Troopers have arrested 35-year-old Willow resident Misty Rehder on 26 counts of Cruelty to Animals.  Rehder was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on April 21st. On April 15th, the Alaska State Troopers … Willow Resident Charged in Animal Cruelty Case

The Mat-Su Borough’s new Ridge Trail system in Talkeetna will likely see some commercial traffic in the coming seasons. Up to three commercial use permits will be granted to use … Commercial Use May Soon Be Permitted on Ridge Trail

Though Benka Lake was stocked last year with char and trout, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game did not stock in 2023 or 2024 because public access was blocked.  … Benka Lake to be Stocked with Fish

Talkeetna residents have permanent public access to Benka Lake once again, after a years-long battle with the neighboring property owners to restore it. In August 2022, residents were surprised to … Benka Lake Public Access Restored

For Alaskan gardeners, it’s time to think about planting seeds. Many vegetables require being started from a seed indoors and then transported to the outdoor garden around June 1st. For … Local Seed Catalog Continues to Grow

Wildfire season is right around the corner and burn permits are required beginning April 1st. With daytime temperatures in the 40s and plenty of sunshine, fuels may dry out between … Fire Season Begins April 1

The Mat-Su School Board and the Mat-Su Assembly met last week to discuss the school’s funding crisis last week.  They came away from the discussion still very much in flux.  … Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Grapple with School Funding Crisis

Roads are most susceptible to damage from heavy trucks during the spring break-up season when the freeze-thaw cycle can make them squishy. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly passed an ordinance in … Discussion About Heavy Trucks on Restricted Roads Postponed